Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 421 · 40 questions

Debater's tip (Reason well, speak kindly): Find the topic of the question: arguments, evidence, fallacies, motions, roles, timing, POIs, judging, phrases, speech structure or GD skills. Use that lesson’s tip and read every option before you choose. For number questions, write the calculation first: speakers × minutes + breaks, position 2k − 1 or 2k, content + style + strategy.

1. 1.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) personal comments (b) losing your temper (c) clear, relevant points (d) saying nothing
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
4. 4.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
5. 5.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
6. 6.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) no, quality counts (b) yes, always
7. 7.✋ A speech is 5 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long story first (b) mumbling the start (c) a joke off the topic (d) a calm, clear voice
9. 9.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the opposition (d) the proposition
11. 11.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Mangoes taste best.
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
13. 13.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) defines the key words (c) answers the proposition (d) may test the definition
15. 15.True or false: “dominating the talk” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) restating the topic (b) a made-up figure (c) complaining about time (d) a new example
17. 17.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to choose motions (c) to judge content (d) to ask questions
18. 18.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
19. 19.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
21. 21.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the last speaker (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
22. 22.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) strong evidence (b) a clear, steady voice (c) correct facts (d) good use of time
23. 23.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
24. 24.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) polite disagreement (c) personal comments (d) bringing in quiet ones
25. 25.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) piece of idea (b) point of information (c) pause of input (d) point of interest
26. 26.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
27. 27.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
28. 28.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
29. 29.True or false: “listening to others” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
31. 31.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) listening to others (b) going off topic (c) leading without bossing (d) clear, relevant points
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listening carefully (b) shouting over others (c) keeping points short (d) staying on topic
33. 33.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 20 for content, 23 for style and 63 in all. How many marks for strategy?
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) due to (d) for example
36. 36.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
38. 38.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I see it a little differently, because…” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
39. 39.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) always, at any cost (b) only if well prepared (c) never speak first
40. 40.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True

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